Cortisone Injections
Cortisone and other types of steroid injections can be highly effective for a wide range of foot and ankle conditions. By delivering the steroid directly to the area of pain, these injections help to reduce inflammation and may provide significant relief from discomfort.
This targeted approach allows for a more concentrated treatment. In many cases, steroid injections can be utilized alongside other therapeutic modalities to create a comprehensive treatment plan aimed at alleviating your symptoms more effectively.
By combining these treatments, patients often experience improved mobility and a better quality of life, making steroid injections a valuable option in the management of foot and ankle pathologies.
Frequently Asked Cortisone Injection Questions
Typically, your insurance will cover for a cortisone injection. Talk with our staff to learn more about this.
Most common effects are pain at the injection site, bruising, and temporary swelling. Our doctors will go into more details about what to expect after evaluation.
The effects of cortisone can last between 1-6 months or even longer. This can vary greatly depending on the pathology/injury being treated.
Our physicians will likely recommend resting for several days after the injection. They also will likely advise against high impact activities initially.
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